Matthew 6:19-23
It's amazing how God can use even our remiss professor to
talk of the Gospel.
She was sharing about her tasks as associate dean. She
explained to us how, with the powers vested on her current position, she can
easily steal cash from the College. She approves, executes and has custody of
the College's funds which means she can actually manipulate the records and
conceal theft if she'd want to because of weak internal control. She found it
extremely tempting, yet, she chose not to do it. According to her, she doubts
if she would be able to sleep as soundly. Indeed, peace of mind is more
gratifying than money. Integrity is more valuable than money.
In the Gospel today, Jesus wants us to store up on these
important values. He wants us to seek real treasures and not those that would
be left in this world. The treasures of this world may bring us happiness but
the treasure of heaven brings everlasting joy.
Matthew 6:24-34
My wallet is totally depleting right now that I'm too close
to being broke but God just wants me to trust Him and never worry about how I
would survive until I receive my next allowance. Last Tuesday, I smiled in
worship as a heart-warming thought came to me. The reason I'm running out of
cash was that I spent money on three birthday parties - the first was with my
classmates, the second with my housemates and the third with my YFC family.
Friendship (three sets of friendship for that matter) is one of the real
treasures Jesus spoke of in yesterday's Gospel reading. Although the thought of
being almost broke is alarming, there is no need to worry because God will
provide.
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